TAXATION

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05 September 2006

Hudghton (Greens/EFA) - I abstained on all of the votes on amendments, and voted against the report in the final vote. I did so because I strongly believe that all powers over taxation, which are currently Member State competences, should remain with Member States. Specifically, I look forward to the day when an independent Scottish government has the power over revenue-raising through taxation, including car taxation which, in Scotland, must take due account of the fact that car transport is absolutely essential to residents throughout our rural areas.